Artwork
Jean Goujon (c.1510–1565) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum)
Jean Goujon (c.1510–1565) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum) is an oil painting by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Henry Bowler. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil painting, held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, is based on a design by French sculptor Jean Goujon and was executed by Henry Bowler around 1873.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a contemplative man in dark attire, standing before a small building, with a mosaic-like background. His raised hand and introspective demeanor convey a sense of quiet reflection.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the Pre-Raphaelite movement's characteristic attention to detail and historical themes, evident in the intricate rendering of the subject's clothing and the building.
History & Provenance
Henry Bowler, an English artist and Royal Academy of Arts educator, created this piece, which is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henry Alexander Bowler (30 November 1824 – 6 August 1903) was an English artist. He was a teacher at the Royal Academy of Arts for many years, and exhibited paintings there.
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